The Gila Monster Heloderma Suspectum
Author: Hans-Joachim Schwandt
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Published: 2019
Total Pages: 272
ISBN-13: 9783899734416
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Author: Hans-Joachim Schwandt
Publisher:
Published: 2019
Total Pages: 272
ISBN-13: 9783899734416
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Robert Wilson Schufeldt
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Published: 1882
Total Pages: 64
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Daniel D. Beck
Publisher: Univ of California Press
Published: 2005-07-25
Total Pages: 252
ISBN-13: 9780520931602
DOWNLOAD EBOOKNo two lizard species have spawned as much folklore, wonder, and myth as the Gila Monster, Heloderma suspectum, and the Beaded Lizard, H. horridum—the sole survivors of an ancient group of predacious lizards called the Monstersauria. More like snakes on legs, monstersaurs are a walking contradiction: they are venomous yet don't appear to use their venom for subduing prey; their mottled patterns mingle with the broken shadows and textures of their desert and tropical dry forest habitats, yet their bright open mouths hiss a bold warning that a nasty bite awaits those who advance further. And while Gila Monster venom produces excruciating pain, it also contains a peptide that has become a promising new drug for treating type-2 diabetes. Perhaps the ultimate paradox is that monstersaurs are among the most famous of lizards, yet until quite recently they have remained among the least studied. With numerous illustrations, stunning color photographs, and an up-to-date synthesis of their biology, this book explains why the Monstersauria seems poised to change the way we think about lizards. Daniel D. Beck—who has been investigating Gila Monsters and Beaded Lizards for over 22 years—teams up here with award-winning wildlife photographer Tom Wiewandt to produce a comprehensive summary of this small but remarkable family of lizards.
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Published: 2006
Total Pages: 2
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Iona Seibert Hiser
Publisher: Steck-Vaughn
Published: 1972
Total Pages: 36
ISBN-13: 9780811477390
DOWNLOAD EBOOKIntroduces the physical characteristics and habits of the poisonous lizard native to the Southwest.
Author: Jason Glaser
Publisher: Capstone
Published: 2006
Total Pages: 28
ISBN-13: 9780736854245
DOWNLOAD EBOOK"A brief introduction to gila monsters, discussing their characteristics, range, habitat, food, reproduction, offspring, and dangers. Includes a range map, life cycle diagram, and amazing facts"--Provided by publisher.
Author: S. Garman
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Published: 1890
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: JoAnn Early Macken
Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP
Published: 2009-08-07
Total Pages: 28
ISBN-13: 9781433919510
DOWNLOAD EBOOKDiscusses the Gila monster, including what it eats, how it reproduces, and how it adapts to its environment.
Author: Kathleen Connors
Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP
Published: 2013-01-01
Total Pages: 24
ISBN-13: 1433983729
DOWNLOAD EBOOKLarge and lazy lizards aren’t quite the terrifying beasts an animal with “monster” in its name calls to mind; but Gila monsters have a deadly, venomous bite. Readers are introduced to a slow-moving reptile with a wild way of protecting itself from predators. Full-color photographs of brightly patterned Gila monsters will absorb readers as they learn all about a Gila monster’s life through accessible science content. Fun fact boxes add to the cool information readers will be excited to share.
Author: Willow Clark
Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Published: 2010-07-01
Total Pages: 26
ISBN-13: 1615331379
DOWNLOAD EBOOKLooks at Gila monsters, with information about where they live, their physical characteristics, what they eat, how they deliver venom, and their mating habits.